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A Miller Trust is sometimes also called a Qualified Income Trust.
Please have an elder care attorney prepare this for you. And, read it carefully.
With my mother, we set this type of trust up at the same time that her assets were low enough so that we applied for her to have Medicaid "at home," and immediately went to the bank and opened up a non-interest bearing account (that's required in Florida) and then each month moved all income above the Florida monthly income limit into that bank account. Your mother chooses a trustee. I am my mother's trustee. The trustee can do everything, so, your mother does not have to worry about mathematical things and transfers.
There are different laws (rules: all stated in the trust document) for what can be done with the funds in that trust bank account when (1) your mother is still at home, but receiving at home Medicaid, and (2) after she goes into a nursing home and transfers that at-home Medicaid to nursing home/LTC status.
The trust document is basically standard. Which means that you should not have to pay more than a few hundred, even less, for a local elder care attorney to prepare it for you. I suggest that you have that attorney also be the Notary. Yes, it does have to be notarized. That's a bit of protection because it means that the attorney communicated with your mother directly, met her and watched her sign. Also needs 2 witnesses (at least in Florida).
It probably sounds complicated but once it's all set up, it's easy. And, be really nice to the elder care attorney, so that after the document is all done you can get some questions, if you have them, answered for free. Just a tip.
Agreeing with MollyMoose here. You need to look into what your state requires and what the income limits are. I was concerned that my mom's SSI would be too much for her to qualify but our elder attorney assured us that she can qualify (providing I start working on her 5 year lookback and stop merging our expenses so much - opps). It's a lot of work, but I think in the end it's worth it all.
Yes, it can. But different states have different income limits. If you’re looking to put her in a nursing home, some states have something called a Miller Trust. You might need to consult an elder care attorney. Also, if you give a bit more detail, someone here might can give you more information.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
A Miller Trust is sometimes also called a Qualified Income Trust.
Please have an elder care attorney prepare this for you. And, read it carefully.
With my mother, we set this type of trust up at the same time that her assets were low enough so that we applied for her to have Medicaid "at home," and immediately went to the bank and opened up a non-interest bearing account (that's required in Florida) and then each month moved all income above the Florida monthly income limit into that bank account. Your mother chooses a trustee. I am my mother's trustee. The trustee can do everything, so, your mother does not have to worry about mathematical things and transfers.
There are different laws (rules: all stated in the trust document) for what can be done with the funds in that trust bank account when (1) your mother is still at home, but receiving at home Medicaid, and (2) after she goes into a nursing home and transfers that at-home Medicaid to nursing home/LTC status.
The trust document is basically standard. Which means that you should not have to pay more than a few hundred, even less, for a local elder care attorney to prepare it for you. I suggest that you have that attorney also be the Notary. Yes, it does have to be notarized. That's a bit of protection because it means that the attorney communicated with your mother directly, met her and watched her sign. Also needs 2 witnesses (at least in Florida).
It probably sounds complicated but once it's all set up, it's easy. And, be really nice to the elder care attorney, so that after the document is all done you can get some questions, if you have them, answered for free. Just a tip.